St John Plessington Catholic College
St John Plessington Catholic College is a secondary located in Wirral, CH63 7LF. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,574 pupils on roll.
St John Plessington Catholic College is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Shrewsbury diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Shrewsbury
Local Authority: Wirral
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1800
Number of Pupils: 1574
Number of Boys: 873
Number of Girls: 701
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 34.2
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-19
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-01-16
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: McLoughlin
Phone: 01516455049
Website: http://www.stjohnplessington.com
Location: Old Chester Road, Bebington
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St John Plessington Catholic College
What is the Ofsted rating of St John Plessington Catholic College?
St John Plessington Catholic College has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St John Plessington Catholic College admit?
St John Plessington Catholic College admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is St John Plessington Catholic College a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St John Plessington Catholic College is a mixed school.
What type of school is St John Plessington Catholic College?
St John Plessington Catholic College is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St John Plessington Catholic College?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St John Plessington Catholic College on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St John Plessington Catholic College?
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